TrekInk: Ghosts of Trek Comic Crossovers Past May 24, 2012
by Mark Martinez , Filed under: Comics, TNG, TOS , 37 comments
With IDW Publishing’s Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who crossover mini-series just over the horizon, TrekMovie takes a look at past Star Trek comic crossovers and asks, Is it Trek? If you’re prone to high blood pressure over the sanctity of the Trek universe, please consult a physician before reading this article. There be crossovers ahead.
Shatner, TNG stars and TrekMovie headed to Phoenix Comic Con For Memorial Day Weekend
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Fandom, Shatner, TNG , 10 comments
Memorial Day Weekend in Phoenix is going to get a lot geekier with Phoenix Comic Con. This year promises to be the biggest one ever for the fan-friendly event, including a slew of Star Trek guests and fan panels. William Shatner will be there along with Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirits, Wil Wheaton and LeVar Burton. TrekMovie.com will also be there holding our own panel, plus covering the event. More details below.
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Leonard Nimoy: Star Trek: TMP Left Franchise As ‘Beached Whale’ + He Is ‘Played Out’ As Spock May 23, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2013), TOS, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 156 comments
A couple of weeks ago we posted the first part of an LA Times video interview with Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy. The second part has just been posted online and you watch it below, where Nimoy talks about the link between Star Wars and Star Trek and even does does his impersonation of William Shatner! Most interesting, Nimoy critiques Star Trek: The Motion Picture, saying he doesn’t think of it as a Star Trek movie. He also says that he is "played out" with Spock.
Watch: Writer Pitches Star Trek Script On Mad Men
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Great Links, TOS, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 36 comments
Did you catch the latest episode of AMC’s Mad Men over the weekend? The Emmy-winning drama is set at an ad agency in 60s, and the show has now progressed to the time shortly after the premiere of Star Trek in 1966. And so for the first time, Star Trek got a mention in Mad Men. Watch the clip below.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 1 Blu-Ray Available For Pre-Order – Details & Links For USA, Canada, UK, & Germany May 22, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, TNG Remastered , 135 comments
Star Trek: The Next Generation is finally headed your way in HD. Season one comes out on July 24th and today the set became available for pre-order (For around $78 in the US). Find out how to reserve your copy of this exciting release below with links for the USA, Canada, UK and Germany.
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Watch: Leonard Nimoy’s BU Convocation Address – Talks About Being ‘Scared’ To Take Role of Spock May 21, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, History, Nimoy, TOS , 26 comments
As reported last week, Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy returned to his home town to receive an honorary doctorate degree and give the convocation address Boston University’s College of Fine arts. As part of his address, Nimoy talked about how he was initially "scared" to take on the role of Spock. You can watch Nimoy’s full address below.
August Star Trek Comics With CyberBorg, Tribbles and More May 20, 2012
by Mark Martinez , Filed under: Comics, Star Trek (2009 film), TNG, TOS , 37 comments
IDW Publishing’s solicitations for August include the third issue of the Next Generation/Doctor Who crossover, the conclusion of a troubling tribble tale, and a reprint of two classic Wildstorm Star Trek comics. Details and covers below.
Book Review: Star Trek Department of Temporal Investigations: Forgotten History
by Robert Lyons , Filed under: Books, DS9, Review, TAS, TNG, TOS , 22 comments
Lucsly and Dulmur are running out of time in the fast-paced new novel from Christopher L. Bennett. Once again the Department of Temporal Investigation is on the case in the new Star Trek novel, “Forgotten History,” and for this outing they are dealing with the guy who has the biggest time travel rap sheet, James T. Kirk. The TrekMovie review follows.
FedCon Sat: Frakes Reveals Star Trek Sequel Set Visit + Shatner On JJ Not Hiring Him + McFadden Hopes For ‘Big Bang’
by Henning Koonert , Filed under: Celebrity, Conventions/Events/Attractions, Shatner, Star Trek (2009 film), Star Trek sequel (2013), TNG, TOS , 163 comments
On Saturday, the third day of this year’s FedCon, Jonathan Frakes revealed he had been on the set of the new Star Trek movie, William Shatner filled not one but two rooms and talked about JJ Abrams not hiring him, while Gates McFadden told the audience about her heroes and said she hoped to join Wil Wheaon on Big Bang Theory. See below for full report.
Watch: New Episode of Spiner’s ‘Fresh Hell’ – Featuring ‘The Guild’ Guest Star May 19, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG, Viral Video/Mashup/Images , 10 comments
A new episode Fresh Hell, the comedy webseries from Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Brent Spiner, has just gone online. This time another guest star from the popular web series The Guild is along for the ride. Watch it below.
All 5 Star Trek TV Captains To Appear Together For First Time At Philadelphia Comic Con
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Conventions/Events/Attractions, DS9, ENT, TNG, TOS, VOY , 125 comments
Last month we reported that all five of Star Trek’s TV captains will gather for the first time ever at Destination Star Trek London in October. However, with the addition of Patrick Stewart to their line-up it turns out that Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con being held May 31 – June 3rd will get the honor of first collection of five Trek captains. Details below.
James Doohan’s Ashes Set To Launch Into Space Saturday Morning + Statement From Family [UPDATE - Launch Postponed to May 22] May 18, 2012
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, TOS , 73 comments
Tomorrow is a historic day in space flight, with the launch of the first commercial supply vehicle for the International Space Station. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasts off Saturday morning and it has just been revealed that part of the cargo includes cremated remains of Star Trek’s original Scotty James Doohan, who passed away in 2005. More info and an exclusive statement from the Doohan family below. [UPDATE - Launch scrubbed at last second, postponed until May 22]
Watch: LeVar Burton In ‘Perception’ – New TNT Summer Drama From Trek Vets Sussman & Biller
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, ENT, TOS, VOY , 9 comments
TNT has just announced their summer schedule which includes a new show called Perception from veteran Star Trek writer/producers Kenneth Biller and Mike Sussman. Starring Eric McCormack, Perception is a different kind of procedural and it will feature Star Trek: The Next Generation’s LeVar Burton in a recurring role. See video previews of the show below, along with behind the scenes video of LeVar.
Leonard Nimoy Talks Longevity Of Star Trek + Finding His Way In Retirement May 17, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Celebrity, Nimoy, Trek Franchise , 25 comments
This weekend Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy will receive an honorary doctorate from Boston University. He will also be giving the convocation address at the BU College of Fine Arts. In advance of the event Nimoy spoke to the college’s newspaper about growing up in Boston, and a bit about Star Trek as well. See excerpts below.
Laurence Luckinbill Says Leonard Nimoy Nimoy Wanted To Play Sybok In Star Trek V May 16, 2012
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Feature Films (TMP-NEM), History, Nimoy , 209 comments
In Star Trek V: The Final Frontier we learned that Spock had a half-brother. The fully Vulcan Sybok was played by actor Laurence Luckinbill who has revealed that things were a bit icy between him and Leonard Nimoy. Apparently Nimoy wanted to play both Spock and his brother. Details below.
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